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Microsoft expands availability of its AI-powered cybersecurity assistant
Economic Times
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1y ago
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Microsoft is expanding availability of its AI-powered cybersecurity tool, Security Copilot, starting April 1. Currently being used by around 300 customers, the tool allows analysts to query incidents, analyze vulnerabilities, and share information via a prompt box and a pinboard feature. Microsoft will implement a pay-as-you-go pricing model to reduce barriers of entry for customers.
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Microsoft launches Copilot Pro worldwide with a one-month free trial
The Verge
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1y ago
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Microsoft is expanding its Copilot Pro subscription, an AI-powered assistant, to more markets worldwide. The subscription, available in 222 countries, provides access to the latest OpenAI models, the ability to build customized Copilot GPT, and access to Copilot in Microsoft Office apps. The integration of Copilot Pro into Office web apps allows users to utilize the chatbot in Word, Outlook, and other free web apps without a separate Microsoft 365 subscription. The availability of Copilot for Microsoft 365 is also being extended to more businesses in the coming weeks.
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Google brings AI-powered coding assistant Studio Bot to India
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google has expanded the availability of its AI-powered coding assistant, Studio Bot, to developers in India and several other countries. Studio Bot helps developers build Android apps by generating code, fixing errors, and answering development questions using natural language. Google is gradually expanding the availability of Studio Bot to more regions while emphasizing that developers should verify its responses and review code for errors and vulnerabilities. Studio Bot is part of Google's ongoing efforts to integrate AI into software development.
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Axel Springer to migrate some cloud applications to Microsoft's Azure
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Axel Springer, a global news publisher, has announced that it will migrate some of its cloud-based applications to Microsoft Azure and collaborate with the company to enhance its AI capabilities. The partnership will involve the launch of an AI-driven chat experience featuring content from Axel Springer, along with the use of Microsoft Advertising's Chat Ads API for monetization. Additionally, Axel Springer's content will be available to Microsoft Start-MSN users. This agreement builds upon the publisher's existing initiatives, such as its AI assistant Hey_, which is powered by Azure OpenAI Service.
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Shopify expands access to its AI-powered features to attract more businesses
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Shopify has expanded the availability of its artificial intelligence-powered tools, including the Sidekick assistant and image-generation feature, to attract more users to its e-commerce platform and drive revenue growth. The editing tool can now be used on smartphones for enhancing images used in promotional materials, while access to the Sidekick chatbot has been expanded to help merchants with queries and customer behavior insights. Shopify aims to create a more integrated platform for seamless scaling of businesses. The company plans to invest in marketing following a slowdown in revenue due to uncertain consumer spending and inflation. Despite the recent decline in market value, some analysts view this as a buying opportunity, as Shopify has significant potential for growth.
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Google plans to charge for AI-powered search engine: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Google is reportedly considering charging for premium features on its AI-powered search engine. The company is exploring options that include offering AI-powered search features as part of its premium subscription services, which already include access to the Gemini AI assistant in Gmail and Docs. Google's traditional search engine will remain free with ads continuing to appear alongside search results for subscribers. This move marks Google's entry into paid core products as it aims to compete in the rapidly evolving AI sector. Google is currently in competition with Microsoft and OpenAI in the AI space.
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OpenAI expands healthcare push with Color Healthโs cancer copilot
Livemint
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1y ago
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OpenAI is collaborating with startup Color Health to implement artificial intelligence (AI) in cancer screening and treatment. Color Health has developed an AI assistant, called a "copilot," using OpenAI's GPT-4o model to aid doctors in creating personalized cancer screening plans and pretreatment plans for patients. The copilot uses patient data and clinical guidelines to generate virtual screening plans and assists in the preparation of pretreatment work-ups. The aim is to alleviate administrative burdens on doctors and improve patient outcomes by reducing delays in treatment. OpenAI's involvement in healthcare is part of its broader expansion strategy beyond its partnership with Microsoft, including recent deals with Apple, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Reddit, and Axel Springer.
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Microsoft announces integration of AI assistant Copilot across its apps, services, Bing search
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
Microsoft Chairman and CEO, Satya Nadella, has announced the integration of the AI assistant, Copilot, across all Microsoft services. Copilot, which allows users to interact with their devices in natural language, will be rolled out as a free update for Windows 11 users starting September 26. It will also be available on Bing search, Edge, and other services after October. Microsoft has also unveiled several new features powered by AI, including personalized answers and Ink Anywhere. Additionally, the company launched new hardware offerings such as Surface Laptop Studio 2 and Surface Laptop Go 3.
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US Congress bans staff use of Microsoft's AI Copilot: report
Economic Times
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1y ago
Medial
The U.S. House of Representatives has banned the use of Microsoft's AI assistant, Copilot, by congressional staffers due to concerns over data security. The Office of Cybersecurity has determined that the application poses a risk of leaking House data to unauthorized cloud services. Microsoft has stated that they are working on AI tools, including Copilot, that meet federal government security requirements. Policymakers are increasingly concerned about the risks associated with AI adoption in government agencies, particularly regarding privacy and fairness.
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Google's Gemini chatbot app goes global: Now available in 150+ countries
Livemint
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1y ago
Medial
Google has expanded the availability of its Gemini app, an AI-powered chatbot, to over 150 countries, including India. The app, initially launched for Android users, is now accessible in English, Korean, and Japanese languages. iPhone users can also access Gemini through a toggle within the Google app. The global rollout began recently, and users need to be signed in to a personal Google or Workspace account to use the chatbot. Google has also addressed user concerns and promised improvements in communication and assistant capabilities.
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Read AI expands its AI-powered summaries from meetings to messages and emails
TechCrunch
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1y ago
Medial
AI-powered summarization tools are gaining popularity due to the time-consuming nature of meetings. Read AI, a company founded by David Shim, provides summarization services for video calls across platforms like Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and Google Meet. The company recently closed a $21 million funding round and is expanding into message and email summarization. Read AI aims to deliver daily updates with summaries, key content overviews, and AI-generated takeaways. However, concerns about the accuracy and privacy of AI-driven summarization tools persist. Despite these concerns, Read AI has experienced significant growth and plans to double its staff.
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